出汁そば 白醤油 / Dashi Soba Shiro Shoyu / Menya Inoichi — Kawaramachi, Kyoto

100% seafood soup stock is made using Rausu kombu and several types of dried fish, including a blend of katsuobushi. Shiro shoyu tare contains white soy sauce made from organic wheat and soybeans. Noodles are housemade from two varieties of Hokkaido flour mixed with stone-ground whole wheat grown in Kyoto. Topped with pork chashu, bamboo shoots, negi and nori. Each bowl is finished with Hongare katsuobushi from Ibusuki, Kagoshima, freshly shaved in the shop daily to an optimal thickness of 0.01mm. Green smoothie starter (drinkable salad) served on the side.

Run by Sazaby League, Ltd., a lifestyle company based in Tokyo which operates over 40 brands ranging from fashion apparel and household goods to restaurants. The concept of Menya Inoichi is a focus on Japanese dashi culture and umami. First opened in July of 2013, a 2nd location ‘Menya Inoichi Hanare’ opened in November of 2017. The flagship moved to a newer space in May of 2019. 16 seats. @inoichi_kyoto